Budget Cuts

Despite ending the fiscal year with a surplus, the state could see some budget cuts.

Gov. Brad Little wants to use about $150 million in federal coronavirus aid money to restore cuts made to K-12 education in Idaho and issue grants to…

Idaho’s surprising surge in tax revenue the past two months stands in stark contrast to most of the country where the coronavirus pandemic has torn state…

Idaho’s cash flow from tax collections is down – a lot – but state officials aren’t panicking.The numbers from April don’t look good on their face. Tax…

Governors across the country have implemented statewide lockdowns to stop the spread of coronavirus. However, that very step meant to keep people safe has…

In Idaho, wildfire season is approaching as hotter temperatures dry out what-is-now green undergrowth. At the same time, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is…

Furloughs have begun at Mountain Home Air Force base. Friday is the first day many civilian workers had to stay home after across-the-board budget cuts –…

Idaho’s regional airport towers have been given a short reprieve from federal budget cuts known as the sequester. That includes Idaho Falls, Pocatello,…

It’s been more than a month since the federal budget cuts took effect. The across-the-board spending cuts impact federal agencies including the Pentagon…

Airports in Hailey and Pocatello will close their air traffic control towers on May 5. The Lewiston-Nez Perce County and Idaho Falls Regional Airports are…